First things first: looking for a new job on the company's time is a bad idea. But sometimes, life intervenes -- for instance, if you work 14 hours a day, and most weekends, it can be hard to carve out time that's really "yours." So what do you do to minimize the risk of getting caught?

When it comes to hiring the right person for the job, HubSpot’s Chief Product Officer David Cancel has devised a way to evaluate a candidate’s intangible attributes. While the concept seemed unusual at first, it soon converted others -- and now he’s not the only one in the company who’s made the departure from traditional tests, questionnaires, and brainteasers.

This summer, college graduates across the country are getting ready for their first round of job interviews. What many people new to the workforce don't realize job interviews are not just about answering questions; they're also about asking them. However, it's all about asking the right questions, demonstrating that you're engaged in the conversation and that you've done your homework on the company and those you're speaking with.

Sofia Faruqi has this job interview thing down to a science, and no wonder: while working her way through school from 2007 until 2013, she interviewed 100 times at 40 different financial-services firms.

In May 2013, the unemployment rate was at 6.3 percent in the U.S. -- and that's not counting everyone who is underemployed or still employed, yet looking for their next job. A new website, 50waystogetajob.com, has emerged to help job seekers discover unique solutions that can help them get a job, other than emailing dozens of copies of their resumes every day.

Cover letters have been with us for more than 500 years, since Leonardo da Vinci sent one to the Duke of Milan in 1482, enumerating his many talents. More surprising than the fact that we have Leonardo to thank for yet another invention? The realization that his letter, the first of its kind in history as far as we know, still has a lot to teach us about how to write this tricky document.

The next step after applying for a job is to wait for the phone call from HR, letting you know that you've been selected for the first round of screening. The recruiter at the end of the line knows that you are interested in the job. But are you really prepared for that call?

If there is one thing some people will never agree upon, it is which pet is superior: dogs or cats. These strong opinions are the result of innate personality differences in cat lovers vs. dog lovers. And, of course, our personalities inform our best career choices.

The dog person vs. cat person war is all in fun, but your choice of pet may say more about your personality than which pictures you upload to the internet. It might even give you (some) insight into which jobs you will enjoy and perform best.

On the last day of April, there were 4.5 million job openings, according to today's release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's 0.3 million job openings more than in March. Hires, on the other hand, were practically flat at 4.7 million. What's going on here?

Want to work at the company that brought you next-day shoe delivery and free returns? You'll have to join Zappos Insiders, the organization's new social network dedicated to networking with current and future Zappos employees. In fact, The Wall Street Journalreports, the social network will be the only way to get hired for one of the estimated 450 jobs the online retailer expects to fill this year.

If you've been going on a lot of job interviews, but not getting many actual offers, it's possible that you're psyching yourself out -- in which case, Laura Donovan at Hello Giggles might have the answer to your problems.

The Class of 2014 may not have to don fast food uniforms after the caps and gowns come off. Employers that hire new grads are feeling optimistic about the market and plan to hire 8.6 percent more college graduates this year as compared to last. Starting salaries for this year's class are also up by 1.2 percent, all this according to a recent survey released by The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

You really want the job and it seems like a good move for your career. But how can you tell if you'll like the job, once you take it? There are a few questions you can ask during your interview that will help you spot a toxic work environment, before you get stuck in it.

In a tight job market and uncertain economic times, new graduates are often grateful for any job, whether it's one they enjoy or not. In order to help grads find a career they'll love, folks at CareerBliss, a site focused on searches and reviews of companies known for employee satisfaction, created a list of the happiest jobs for the class of 2014.

The best time to look for a job is when you have a job, but that doesn't make the process any less fraught. For one thing, there are only so many personal days you can take and so many "dentist appointments" you can schedule before the jig is up. So what time is the right time to let your manager know that you're thinking of moving on?

Life after high school or at a time of transition is like a Choose Your Own Adventure novel, and sometimes seeing that you have choices is all that matters. Here’s a list of ideas that will jump-start your brainstorming if traditional college is not for you.

If you've been single within the last year, you've probably heard of Tinder -- the dating app that allows you to swipe right or left to indicate your interest in a potential new boyfriend or girlfriend. Based on that idea of matching users with what they want in life, a new app called Jobr offers to help job seekers find their next gig.